Akhilesh Yadav meets Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata
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Karnataka assembly passes hate speech bill: Protecting society or policing free speech?
UPDATED: Dec 19, 2025 00:05 IST
In a contentious session at the Belagavi assembly, the Karnataka government passed the 'Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill 2025'. The new law, described by Deputy CM D.K. Shivkumar as a 'bulwark against communal venom', prescribes up to seven years in jail for repeat offenders and empowers the state to block online content. The BJP slammed the bill and said that the government passed the bill without discussion, and they are killing democracy. They are against the constitution and are against the rights of the people. So, the question is, is the Karnataka hate speech bill protecting society or policing free speech? Watch as experts discuss this and more on the show.
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